ALYCIA MOORE-SMITH

LinkedIn: Alycia Moore-Smith | P: (404) 955-6736 | E: alyciamooresmith@gmail.com

CAREER OVERVIEW
Aspiring educator, with more than five years of classroom experience, seeking a position in the education field to further my
experiences in the high-needs fields of mathematics and science: offering high dedication to student growth and development and
classroom management.

EDUCATION
Claflin University
Bachelor of Science in Middle Level Education Math and Science (concentration), May 2016
Minors: Human Performance and Recreation / Sociology
Grade Point Average: 3.30

CERTIFICATIONS
CPR / First Aid for Adult and Child, American Red Cross

PRAXIS
Reading 180
Writing 174

TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCIES

Website Design (Weebly); Blackboard; Moodle

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe

WORK EXPERIENCE
After School Teacher / Summer Camp Counselor
Stratford Richardson YMCA
Charlotte, NC
March 2015 August 2015
Take initiative. Provide leadership, guidance, and growth and development opportunities for all Afterschool participants.
Manage appropriate behavior with all children and implement the Afterschool discipline policy when necessary. Implement
the Christian mission/vision of the YMCA of Greater Charlotte and Character Development Traits in daily activities, such as
promptness, manners, language, appearance, health and respect and care for facilities, woods and out-of-doors program areas.
Build and maintain a positive environment for each participant. Maintain positive relationships, open communication with
parents, YMCA personnel, participants, administration and volunteers.
Ensure the cleanliness of program areas during activities. Maintain all equipment, rooms and other programs areas that are
used throughout the Afterschool day. Report all program changes, equipment needs, difficult or unusual situations and
problems to Afterschool Director/Lead Counselors so they can be resolved.
Assistant Mathematics Teacher (Exceptional Child)
South Mecklenburg High School
Charlotte, NC
February 2015 June 2015
Perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the teacher, meet the needs of all students, and ensure the
provision of quality instruction for all students.
Provide one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities.
Monitor the safety and well-being of students; student attitudes and encourages self-esteem; assists students with becoming
increasingly independent.
Assists students with learning; reinforces and clarifies instructions; conducts short sessions on improving study skills; creates
and modifies materials to match student abilities; modifies tests for students; provides one-on-one assistance as needed.
SBY Camp Counselor
Carl E. Sanders YMCA (Buckhead)
Atlanta, GA
May 2014 August 2014
Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities each week: crafts, nature, songs, games, opening and closing
ceremonies, swimming, Family Night, etc.

Assist in maintaining accurate program records including incident reports, log book documentation, and daily attendance.
Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines and emergency procedure associated with the camp and all program areas to
include but not limited to being responsible for campers safety and their whereabouts at all times.
Identify and respond to camper behavior issues; enforcing core values such as caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Residential Assistant
Claflin University (Residential Life)
Orangeburg, SC
August 2013 May 2014
Assist in the supervision of 60 student residents, responding to all requests and emergencies (e.g., fire, health, safety) during
duty hours and on-call during weekends.
Contact the appropriate Residence Life administrator on behalf of the residents regarding issues of concern to the residents.
Receive and promptly process requests for maintenance repairs and custodial needs received from residents.
Plan, implement, and participate in weekly floor activities that enhance the social, educational, community, and personal
development of residents.
Design and construct door decorations and residence hall decorations that coordinate with the overall residence hall theme
prior to the beginning of each semester focusing on social development, wellness, academics, and character traits.
Assess the physical condition of rooms before and after occupancy, preparing and filing the appropriate form with the
immediate supervisor in a timely manner. Assist in the opening and closing of the residence halls, requiring time prior to the
beginning of semester courses and time following the completion of these courses.
Tutor Counselor
Claflin University (GEAR UP, a TRIO program)
Orangeburg, SC
June 2011 - July 2011
Work and collaborate effectively with teachers and other school personnel to identify and meet the academic needs of GEAR
UP students.
Design and implement a wide range of instructional activities, materials, programs, services, and strategies in classrooms,
seminars, sessions, workshops, and summer programs for use with individuals, small groups, and whole classes.
Provide counseling, guidance, and mentoring support for GEAR UP students in the areas of academic achievement, college
awareness/readiness, school success (attendance, behavior, personal, and social issues), and life-skills (e.g., organization
skills, time management, individual and social responsibility, and work ethic).
Promote, support, and encourage student participation in all GEAR UP activities and services.

FIELD EXPERIENCE
William J. Clark Middle School Robert E. Howard Middle School Brookdale Elementary School Longleaf Middle School
Assisted with supervising the classroom, ensuring a positive and safe learning environment.
Developed relationships with students, through tutoring and counseling, to cultivate a creative and encouraging atmosphere.
Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
Collaborated with lead teacher on lesson plans and curriculum standards.
Organized grading folders and assisted the lead teacher with grading assignments, quizzes and tests
Utilized technology, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations in order to ensure that
students become both skilled and sophisticated in their use of computer resources.

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS/LEADERSHIP

Division II Womens Track and Field Team, Orangeburg, SC (2010-Present)

o Team Captain: 2011; All-Academic Award: 2011, 2012
National Society for Leadership and Success (May 2014-Present)
AFJROTC (August 2005-2008)
Varsity Womens Track and Field Team (2006-2009)
o Team Co-Captain (2008)
Vybrantz Dance Team and High School Step Team Co-Captain (2007-2009)
Teacher Cadet (2009)